Life in The Mundane

By Katie, Life in the Mundane · second-generation homeschool mom of six

These are the systems that keep our large family running, from meals and chores to paperwork and our homeschool. Pick one area, start small, and build from there.

Meals
Homeschool
Cleaning & chores
Paper clutter
Everything else

Meal systems

An easy system for homeschool breakfasts
4 easy steps to homeschool meal planning
Easier homeschool lunches
Large family batch cooking
A simple snack system

Homeschool systems

Why homeschooling year-round is worth considering
Working and homeschooling: 5 moms share how they make it work
Planning once a month
Bad Day Box
Organizing Story of the World
Homeschool room tour

For how I plan now, including ABC scheduling and my favorite planners, see my Planning & Routines hub.

Cleaning & chore systems

Secrets of a good chore system
Our large family cleaning system using Trello
Chore packs for little ones
Getting kids involved in laundry
Our laundry system
Home reset day

Reducing paper clutter

The household notebook: why you need one
An emergency binder for important documents
Tickler file folder system

Everything else

How we organize our family with the Cozi app
Theme days for a more productive home
Organizing kids’ clothes
Cataloging our home library
Organizing picture books
Shopping with a lot of kids